Strangely Brown Posted May 23, 2021 Report Share Posted May 23, 2021 My last pair of Arktis were never quite up to the job and I ended up using surplus Goretex over trousers. What's out there that you can recommend please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akeld Posted May 23, 2021 Report Share Posted May 23, 2021 What type of use? Do they need to be quiet for stalking or just waterproof for range use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One on top of two Posted May 23, 2021 Report Share Posted May 23, 2021 I have tried all the usual over priced crap and now for the past couple of years I have been wearing Shooterking, and there fantastic, waterproof, warm , and very well thought out.ns smart looking . I spend everyday out in the fields and these trousers are bomb proof. https://www.uttings.co.uk/p130648-shooterking-venatu-trousers-green-sh-k1342/#.YKpETC94Wf0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strangely Brown Posted May 23, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2021 1 hour ago, Akeld said: What type of use? Do they need to be quiet for stalking or just waterproof for range use? Range use mainly although I occasionally stalk the local Roe & Fallow; albeit without a rifle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topscots1 Posted May 23, 2021 Report Share Posted May 23, 2021 Get in touch with a company called airsoft world in Glenrothes fife. they have full Keela waterproof suits in DPM. 99 quid for a jacket, the trousers I think are the same price. great quality kit at a reduced price as long as you don’t mind DPM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akeld Posted May 23, 2021 Report Share Posted May 23, 2021 4 hours ago, Strangely Brown said: Range use mainly although I occasionally stalk the local Roe & Fallow; albeit without a rifle! For range use but a bit noisy the older type PVC army waterproof trousers are really good, if you want quieter paramo is excellent but if you do a lot of kneeling where pressure of a knee is in the wet it may let in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John MH Posted May 23, 2021 Report Share Posted May 23, 2021 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/164243711587 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richiew Posted May 23, 2021 Report Share Posted May 23, 2021 Fortis look good , some nice camo patterns too . Anyone got any info about them ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat Posted May 23, 2021 Report Share Posted May 23, 2021 48 minutes ago, Richiew said: Fortis look good , some nice camo patterns too . Anyone got any info about them ?? I have a pair: very happy with mine, also I got it with short length so they actually fit me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richiew Posted May 23, 2021 Report Share Posted May 23, 2021 Thanks for info , looking forward to the show’s starting so I can try a pair . After lockdown not sure of my new waistline lol . Sas smock and waterproof trousers are on the shopping list . cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat Posted May 24, 2021 Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 The waist is velcro'd so still fits with, ahem, a few extra pounds. The fly is a bit odd in that it zips downwards to close, it's a feature not a fault! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richiew Posted May 24, 2021 Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 Cheers Mat Are they the quiet type of material or a bit crunchy to start with before they bed in a bit . Cureently using digicam harkila but foxy seems to know there’s something there , don’t get the same result with the plain green nomad gear I use for winter and it seems less bright in low light or at night whereas the harkila glows like a lighthouse. If I can see me so can all the animals . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akeld Posted May 24, 2021 Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 On 5/23/2021 at 7:05 PM, John MH said: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/164243711587 I have two pairs of these in DPM, they are really good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat Posted May 24, 2021 Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 2 hours ago, Richiew said: Cheers Mat Are they the quiet type of material or a bit crunchy to start with before they bed in a bit . Cureently using digicam harkila but foxy seems to know there’s something there , don’t get the same result with the plain green nomad gear I use for winter and it seems less bright in low light or at night whereas the harkila glows like a lighthouse. If I can see me so can all the animals . It's polycotton ripstop with water repellant (I think) which is a bit stiff when new but softens with use, it's not crunchy as such. There's a waterproof membrane layer underneath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet flint Posted May 24, 2021 Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 Swear by fjallraven. Plenty of quiet unassuming waterproof trousers in their hounding range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet flint Posted May 24, 2021 Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 Hunting^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick 53 Posted May 24, 2021 Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 Hi I buy my waterproof from mountain warehouse good selection depending how much you want to spend thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strangely Brown Posted May 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2021 Thanks one and all; I've ordered a pair of Shooterking's as recommended by One on top of two and knowing the vagaries of the British weather have also found a pair of DPM salopettes as recommended by John MH. Just in time for summer! 🙄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John MH Posted May 25, 2021 Report Share Posted May 25, 2021 👌 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vortex Posted May 26, 2021 Report Share Posted May 26, 2021 If you can get hold of the Carinthia waterproofs they were issuing to UKSF at one point they are good value second hand. Pricey new tho. The pants have full length zips up the side so easy to get on and off with boots on. Even with full length zips and lying in a puddle they didn’t leak on me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezmobile Posted May 28, 2021 Report Share Posted May 28, 2021 Whatever the make, you'll soon know if they work if you get them in grey or beige 😉 sorry, I'll get my coat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiddenmongoose Posted June 1, 2021 Report Share Posted June 1, 2021 Arcteryx leaf Alpha gen 2 pants. best waterproof pants I have ever owned used or seen by far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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